Robert Olsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameCarl Robert•Olsson
Used nameRobert•Olsson
Nick/petnamesSlägga
Born14 March 1883 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
Died21 July 1954 in Borås, Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsÖrgryte IS, Göteborg (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Personal Best: HT – 49.08 (1915).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Robert Olsson
Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) AC
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Robert Olsson
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) DNS
Shot Put, Both Hands, Men (Olympic) DNS
Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) 4
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Robert Olsson
56-pound Weight Throw, Men (Olympic) 13 r1/2
Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) 10 r1/2

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1912 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony SWE Robert Olsson